http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com Eastbourne, East Sussex Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:34:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Founded in September 2002, we have a current membership of around 70 voices.  Each year we perform two classical concerts, generally with an orchestra and most summers we hold an open workshop, while in December members perform carols for a local charity in the Arndale Centre (Eastbourne) and at other ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/1 Following last summer’s Rossini concert, Phoenix Choir’s programme for the coming season includes works from familiar Austrian composers, Haydn and Mozart:  the former’s Nelson Mass and the latter’s Solemn Vespers. The opening practice takes place in the Church Room of St. Saviour’s Church (South Street) from 7:30 – 9:30pm on Wednesday, ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/202 Departing from the more usual group of composers within their repertoire, for this Summer's concert Phoenix Choir's chosen piece is from the Italian composer – Rossini – best known for his operas such as The Barber of Seville. Though the work selected for the performance is entitled Petite Messe ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/174 There was a large and enthusiastic audience at St. Saviour & St. Peter’s Church on January 30th, when the well-known local Phoenix Choir and Orchestra gave us a musical treat to warm our hearts and souls on a cold winter evening. First came Haydn’s delightful Surprise Symphony, sensitively directed by John ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/148 Phoenix Choir’s Winter Concert this year comprises two popular works. To open the evening, the thirty-piece orchestra – led by Pat Beament – will play one of Haydn’s best known symphonies: The Surprise. Commonly regarded as one of classical music’s best jokes, the piece, said to reflect Haydn’s ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/138 Music, membership and administration have all moved on apace since the choir reconvened early in September to work on Brahms’ renowned German Requiem. This superb composition, which epitomises the lyrical and ever-varying melodies of the Romantic period, is proving both challenging and rewarding for the choir as they work week by ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/118 Though the full choir’s last rehearsal was in early June, many members participated in July’s open workshop on Brahms German Requiem.  In August the committee gathered to firm up future plans.  Also around a dozen of the choir gathered at Eastbourne’s Age Concern Centre (with a ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/113 6th June 2009. Church of St. Saviour and St. Peter, Eastbourne. (Phoenix Choir and Orchestra- Leader Lisa Wigmore. Conductor John Langridge.) Naomi Kilby (soprano), Gary Marriot (tenor) Anne Whiteman (contralto) & Adrian White (bass). Organ Richard Eldridge. This concert with works by Schubert, Handel and Faure presented the ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/141 The stops are all out with Phoenix Choir's final run-up to a concert celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mendelssohn's birth. It will be held at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 31st in St. Saviour's & St. Peter's Church (South Street). With nearly 80 singers; a full complement of fine soloists, and ... http://sing.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com/archives/49